New study links junk food consumption to brain changes in children
- A US study of 46 children found that eating more ultra-processed foods, like chips and burgers, was linked to changes in brain activity.
- • Children consuming more junk food showed stronger brain responses to tempting food images, potentially influencing their eating habits.
- These children also showed greater increases in body fat, waist size and body mass index BMI over one year.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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